CPRS Training Program
& CPRS Webinars

You must be 18+, have a high school diploma/GED, live or work in Maryland at least 51% of the time, and have 2+ years in long-term recovery (or be a qualifying family/allied member).

Yes. Voices of Hope is listed on the MABPCB site as the Organization/Provider for multiple CPRS-domain trainings (e.g., CCAR RCA, Ethics 2.0, Continuum of Care), with Provider ID EP-65377-R2—which means those trainings are MABPCB-approved and count toward CPRS requirements.

50 hours total, distributed as: Advocacy (10) • Ethics (16) • Mentoring/Education (10) • Recovery/Wellness (10) • Harm Reduction (4).

No. RCA covers some domain hours but not all. You’ll need additional trainings to meet the domain minimums above.

You must complete 30 hours of supervision by a Registered Peer Supervisor (RPS): 5 hours in each domain (Advocacy, Ethics, Mentoring/Education, Recovery/Wellness, Harm Reduction) + 5 General. Ask your employer or search MABPCB for RPS options. VoH also provides Group Supervisions, virtually, with a Registered Peer Supervisor every Wednesday afternoon, called Mentorship Moments.

Yes—paid or intern peer work in clinical/community settings that offer peer recovery services within the past two years can count, with a service letter on organizational letterhead. We can advise on internships if you’re not employed.

Yes. Effective Sept 1, 2025, MABPCB notes the inclusion of Harm Reduction in the domain process for the exam and other updates. Always check MABPCB for the latest. description

The IC&RC provides the exam, but as an enrollee of the training program this will include individualized exam preparation and the exam fee. We’ll walk you through scheduling once you’re eligible.

Varies by schedule and when you complete hours/supervision. Many learners take ~6 months to finish all components.

MABPCB is part of IC&RC, which means reciprocity is often possible, but each state’s board has its own process/fees. Contact the destination state’s board.

Because you must meet the domain minimums (Q1). Having 50 hours spread unevenly won’t qualify until each domain minimum is satisfied.

No, you cannot use the same training already used for certification. MABPCB requires 20 CEUs every 2 years, including a single 6-hour Ethics course in that cycle (not split across multiple ethics mini-courses). Choose new learning each cycle.

For VoH-owned webinars and trainings, you’ll complete a post-test via VoH, then an eval via VoH Protraxx; certificates are released after that. CCAR courses appear in CCAR Protraxx.

The program cost is roughly $2,590. Most participants use workforce funding (WIOA) via their local American Job Center or a similar grant program, so that the training is essentially free to you as the student.

Register with your county’s American Job Center, schedule to attend that workcenters orientation, and once assigned an Employment Specialist/Counselor, request funding for the “Voices of Hope Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training Program,” and send us your funding verification once you receive it to finalize enrollment.

Yes—many learners attend free webinars or open trainings while funding is processing. Although our program enrollees receive priority registration for all trainings, once you submit the Interest Form, you will be added to our Training Email ListServ. You will then receive email notifications, once a training becomes open for registration. But due to the number of subscribers to our Training Email ListServ, there is no guarantee of a seat. We’ll finalize your full enrollment once funding is verified.

Yes—some employers fund certification training. If you’re employed, ask your HR department; otherwise, we’ll direct you to American Job Centers for WIOA funding pathways.

Almost all classes are live on Zoom. You must join from a computer or tablet with working mic and camera on (*no cellphones*), be on time, and stay engaged the entire session.

Many courses run on consecutive days; attendance for all dates is required. If you miss time, you will not receive credit, and you will need to reschedule for the next offering of that training.

If you aren’t able to obtain funding through a workforce center or grant, we can suggest a few alternative avenues. Also, if you were denied by one funding source, it may be worth checking with another local job center or funding program; sometimes eligibility criteria differ. Feel free to reach out to us for guidance if you’re having trouble securing funding—we want to help you find a path to certification one way or another.